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Varel, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Varel is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 25,212. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 25,212 |
| Population Density | 585 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.3969°, 8.1362° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.6 inches (802 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,240 |
About Varel
Varel is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 25,212. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Varel vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,240 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 983 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $89,000 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $445 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 55.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.0% |
| Housing Units | 10,085 |
Property Tax
Climate in Varel
Varel has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 785 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3969°N, 8.1362°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Varel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Varel
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schulzentrum Arngaster Straße | - | - | - | - |
| Lothar-Meyer-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Borgstede | - | - | - | - |
| Georg-Ruseler-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Von-Aldenburg-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule am Schloßplatz | - | - | - | - |
| Pestalozzischule Varel - Förderschule | - | - | - | - |
| Schule und Sportplatz | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Langendamm | - | - | - | - |
| Hafenschule Varel | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Obenstrohe | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Obenstrohe | - | - | - | - |
| Technik-Raum | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Osterstraße | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen (BBS) | - | - | - | - |
| Lothar-Meyer-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Schulküche | - | - | - | - |
| Sekretariat | - | - | - | - |
| Lehrerzimmer | - | - | - | - |
| Aula | - | - | - | - |
| Musik-Raum | - | - | - | - |
| Chemie-Raum | - | - | - | - |
| Physik-Raum | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Varel
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio WNK | ethno, oldies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Varel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Jahre Vollzugsgeschichte | ||||
| Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Ammerländer Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Rastede "Jan Pastor sin Hus" | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Bunker-Museum Wilhelmshaven | ||||
| Dampfmaschine | ||||
| Das kleine Postmuseum im Ammerland | ||||
| Deutsches Marinemuseum | ||||
| Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Fahrradmuseum Reiners | ||||
| Feuerwehr - Museum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Jever | ||||
| Franz Radziwill Haus | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| GröschlerHaus | ||||
| Gruseleum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wiefelstede | ||||
| Kaskade-Infohaus Wasser | ||||
| Krimimuseum | ||||
| Kulturhaus am Wattenmeer | ||||
| Küstenmuseum | ||||
| Küsteum | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Muschelmuseum | ||||
| Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Museum Ostdeutsche Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museum Specken | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Museum Fedderwardersiel | ||||
| Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld | ||||
| Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark | ||||
| Schloss Jever | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Jever | ||||
| Spijöök | ||||
| Vareler Windmühle | ||||
| Wattenmeerhaus, UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven |
Libraries in Varel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bereichsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek am Meer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Jade Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Blickpunkt Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Sande | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Rastede | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wiefelstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindehaus - Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Christus König | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbücherei Nadorst | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Jever | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Westerstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Flötenteich | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Ofenerdiek | 0.0 | |||||
| Uni-Bibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Varel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altengroden | |||||
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Börsenplatz | |||||
| Hafen-Basar | |||||
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Landfrauenmarkt Seefelder Mühle | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Voslapp | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Varel
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Varel
40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Varel
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Varel
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Varel
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Varel
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Varel
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Varel
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Varel
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Varel
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Varel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellmer's Mikrobrauerei | ||||
| Vareler Brauhaus und Brennerei | ||||
| Wapeldörper Schoolbeer | ||||
| Wilhelms Hopven |
Stadiums & Teams in Varel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Varel
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Varel
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Treatment Centers in Varel
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Friesenhörn-Nordsee-Kliniken | ||
| Median Klinik Wilhelmshaven | ||
| Mutter-Vater-Kind-Klinik für Prävention und Rehabilitation Wiefelstede | ||
| Reha-Zentrum am Meer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Varel
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alte Kirche | |
| Auferstehungskirche | |
| Friedenskirche | |
| Gemeindehaus "Die Arche" | |
| Martin-Luther-Haus | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Schlosskirche | |
| St. Bonifatius Kirche |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Varel
What is the population of Varel?
Varel has a population of 25,212 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 585 people per square mile, spread across 43.1 square miles.
Is Varel expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,240, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,000 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $445 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Varel?
Varel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Varel?
There are 983 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Varel?
The median home value in Varel is $89,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $445. The homeownership rate is 55.0%.